Memorandum
Date: August 11, 2020
To: The Honorable Moke Simon, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Scott De Leon, Community Development Director
Toccarra Thomas, Deputy Community Development Director
Andrew Williams, Code Enforcement Manager
Michael Herringshaw, Code Enforcement Officer
Subject: Nuisance Abatement Hearing for Ryker Schenck, 2922 Gardner St. Nice (APN No. 031-134-57)
Exhibits: 1. Photos
2. Notice of Nuisance & Order to Abate
3. Grant Deed
4. Hearing Request and Streambed Alteration Agreement
Property Description:
Property Owner: Ryker Schenck
Location: 2922 Gardner Street, Nice, CA
APN: 031-134-57
Zoning: R-1
Case No.: ENF19-00030
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
The investigation was based on numerus complaints received from the public alleging persons occupying a van on a vacant lot and storage of items such as junk, debris, and inoperable vehicles. (See Exhibit #1 - Photos) The investigation substantiated violations of the Zoning Ordinance which resulted in the issuance of a Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate (NON/OTA). The property owner Ryker Schenck (Schenck) submitted a signed "Nuisance Abatement Hearing Request Form" requesting a hearing. (See Exhibit #2 - Nuisance Abatement Hearing Request Form)
VIOLATIONS:
County of Lake Code of Ordinances Chapter 21, Section 41.12 - Open & Outdoor Storage
FACTS:
On 10/20/2015, a Grant Deed was recorded reflecting Schenck on title for the subject property.
(See Exhibit #3 - Grant Deed)
2922 Gardner Road is a vacant lot zoned "R1" Single-Family Residential. No dwelling meeting minimum construction standards exists on the property. The primary use of the property has not been met. Open and Outdoor Storage is a performance standard subordinate to the primary use. Therefore by not first meeting the primary use of the property, the subordinate use of Open and Outdoor Storage cannot exist on the property.
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